Hayati X4 Refillable Pod Kit

Plenty of people love the flavour of a Hayati but hate what disposables do to their wallet and the bin. The Hayati X4 Refillable Pod Kit is Hayati's answer to exactly that, and at just £14.99 here at PinkVape it is one of the most affordable ways to leave single-use bars behind without giving up the easy, familiar experience that made you a Hayati fan in the first place. Think of it as the disposable habit, reinvented as something rechargeable, refillable and dramatically cheaper to run.

The idea behind the X4

The X4 exists to solve a very specific frustration. Disposables are convenient, but they are expensive over time, they die without warning and they pile up as waste. The X4 keeps the bits people actually like, namely the effortless draw and big, upfront flavour, and drops the bits people don't, namely the throwaway design and the endless repeat purchases. You get a small rechargeable device and refillable pods that you fill with your own e-liquid, so you keep control of both flavour and cost. It is a starter kit in the truest sense: friendly, forgiving and built for someone who does not want to become an expert overnight.

Design and feel

Hayati has kept the X4 light, slim and genuinely pocketable. It slips into a pocket or a small bag without weighing you down, and it carries the bright, approachable styling the brand is known for rather than anything intimidating or overly technical. In the hand it feels neat and uncomplicated, which is entirely the point. There are no menus to wrestle with and no learning curve to climb; this is a device you can hand to a friend who has never refilled anything and watch them get on with it in seconds. For a lot of first-time refillers, that simplicity is worth more than any spec sheet.

The pods and coils

The X4 runs on refillable pods that you top up yourself, which is where all the savings come from. In plain terms:

• You fill the pod with your chosen e-liquid instead of buying a sealed, pre-filled unit, so a single bottle replaces a whole stack of disposables.
• The pods are designed for a smooth, mouth-to-lung style draw, close to the sensation most disposable users already know and like.
• When a pod's flavour fades, you swap in a fresh one, which keeps the taste crisp without you needing to replace the whole device.

Because everything is built around ease of use, there is no fiddly coil-building or complicated maintenance to worry about.

Filling it up

Filling the X4 could hardly be simpler. Take the pod off the device, open the fill port, add your e-liquid up to the fill line and pop it back on. Before you rush in, give a brand-new pod a few minutes to let the liquid soak into the wicking; this short wait stops that harsh, dry first puff and is the one habit worth forming from day one. After that, you are ready to vape. No tools, no mess, no guesswork.

How it draws and performs

The X4 is tuned for the same satisfying, restricted mouth-to-lung inhale that disposable users are used to, so the transition feels natural rather than jarring. The flavour comes through bright and upfront, especially with the sweet fruit and menthol profiles Hayati fans tend to gravitate towards, and the draw stays consistent as the pod empties. It is not trying to be a cloud machine or a tinkerer's toy; it is trying to deliver a reliable, tasty vape every single time, and it does that job well. For someone who simply wants their nicotine hit and their favourite flavour without any drama, that focus is exactly right.

Battery and charging

Unlike a disposable that you bin when it dies, the X4 has a rechargeable internal battery you top up over USB-C. That alone changes the experience: instead of the device quietly failing on you, you simply plug it in and carry on. How long a charge lasts depends on how heavily you vape, but the convenience is the headline here, and USB-C means you can borrow almost any modern cable or a power bank in a pinch. A sensible routine is to charge before it runs completely flat, which keeps the battery healthier over the months you own it.

Best e-liquids to pair

Because the X4 is a mouth-to-lung device, it is happiest with the right kind of liquid:

• Nicotine salts are the ideal match, delivering a smooth, satisfying hit at higher strengths that suits anyone coming off disposables or cigarettes.
• 50/50 freebase liquids are a great option too if you prefer a bit more throat hit and want to explore a wider flavour range.
• Avoid very thick high-VG cloud liquids, as they are too heavy for these pods and won't wick properly.

With a shelf full of salts and freebase flavours to choose from, you are no longer stuck with whatever single flavour a disposable happened to offer.

Running cost: where the X4 shines

This is the part that tends to seal the deal. The device is a one-off £14.99, and after that your only spend is e-liquid and the occasional replacement pod. A single bottle of liquid can replace a considerable pile of disposables, so within a matter of days the kit starts saving you money, and it keeps saving from there. Over a month the difference is stark, and over a year it is the kind of number that makes people wish they had switched sooner, all while you throw away far less.

Who it suits

The X4 is made for the disposable user who wants to cut costs without changing their routine, the newcomer who wants the gentlest possible introduction to refillables, and anyone after a cheap, cheerful, no-fuss backup device. It is not for die-hard cloud chasers or those who love tweaking settings, and it is not designed for direct-lung vaping. As with all vaping products, it is for adults of 18 and over only, and since nicotine is addictive, it is wise to pick a strength that matches your needs rather than overshooting.

Looking after it

• Prime each new pod and wait a few minutes before the first draw.
• Don't overfill; keep the liquid below the maximum line to avoid leaks.
• Give the battery contacts an occasional dry wipe to keep the connection clean.
• Charge before it goes completely flat and avoid leaving it drained for long spells.
• Swap the pod once the flavour turns dull rather than pushing on with a tired one.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Hayati X4 easy to use if I have only ever used disposables?

Very. It is designed specifically for that switch. You fill the pod, click it on and vape, and the draw feels familiar. The only new habit is refilling and charging, both of which take moments once you have done them once.

How much money will it actually save me?

A lot, over time. After the initial £14.99, you only pay for e-liquid and the odd pod. Because one bottle replaces many disposables, most people find the kit pays for itself within days and keeps saving after that.

What strength of nicotine should I choose?

If you are moving over from disposables or cigarettes, a nicotine salt at a strength similar to what you used before is usually the smoothest fit. It is best to match your needs rather than jumping to the strongest option, since nicotine is addictive.

Why does the first puff sometimes taste harsh?

That is nearly always a priming issue. Let a freshly filled pod sit for a few minutes so the liquid soaks the wick before you vape, and take it gently at first. Done properly, it should taste clean straight away.